SugarRockCatwalk.com: March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Now Wearing...

Black & gold blazer - Betsey Johnson
Gray tee - American Apparel
Dark wash jeans - Rich & Skinny
Black boots - Steve Madden
Black bonjour necklace - Alex & Chloe
Eyeglasses - Alain Milki

Boyfriend Jacket - Vintage YSL
Flower Purse - Muxart
Embroidered Mesh Tier Dress - Zara
2-Tone Tights - Urban Outfitters, awesome and definitely inspired by Chanel, but horrible quality
Stacked Heel Sandals - Nine West Snooks
Tri Tone Necklace - Vintage
Gold Flask Necklace - Vintage

Sample Sales This Week

hayden-harnett brooklyn|nyc - Spring 09 : SAMPLE SALE - Hayden-Harnett sample sale April 1st-3rd 11am to 7pm HH Showroom: 16 W. 36th Street, suite 501 (btwn 5th and 6th) 40-80% off current and past collections of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Cash and All major credit cards accepted. Online sample sale April 1st-5th : www.haydenharnett.com/samplesale

Who: Hayden-Harnett
What: 40-80% Off Past Season Merch
When: April 1-3rd, 11am-7pm
Where: 16 W 36th St Suite 501 (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) or April 1st-5th Online

Who: J.Mendel
Details: Ready-to-wear collection, cocktail dresses, gowns, evening separates, furs and accessories from 75 to 90% off retail
Where: Hudson Hotel, 356 West 58th Street, near Eighth Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hudson Room, 212.247.0769
When: March 30-April 1st, 2009. Tues, 9am - 7pm. Weds, 9am - 5pm.

Who: Vera Wang Lavender Label
What: Discounts on women's clothing. Tshirts, Knits, Tops, Blouses $45-69.
Shorts, Skirts, Pants $49-69.Day Dresses $99. Party Dresses $129. Evening Gowns $189.
Where: 261 W 36th Street, near Seventh Ave, 2nd Floor
When: March 31st-April 3rd, 2009. Tues 11am - 8pm. Wed 11am-7pm. Thurs 10am-7pm. Fri 10am - 6pm.

Who: Alice & Olivia
What: Party dresses, skinny pants, blazers and shorts priced from $69 to $149
When: March 30-April 4th, 2009. Mon 4—9pm. Tue—Fri 8am—7pm.
Where: 80 W 40th St b/n Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-840-0887).

Preview: T by Alexander Wang Fall 2009

Alexander Wang's diffusion line T by Alexander Wang Fall 2009 lookbook was released today. The look continues to be slept in wilted tee look. Some pieces are standard basics like the oversized tee and the stretched out racer back, while others like the thermal onsie and one shoulder t/tank are a little more unique. A floor length slim dress is reminiscent of MK Olsen. Color palatte continues to be black and washed out nude but with an addition of soft heather brown and rich eggplant. Prices range are about $74-89.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Elie Tahari Sample Sale

Who: Elie Tahari Womens & Mens Sample Sale
What: Savings up to 85 percent off original prices.
When: March 31 - April 4, 2009. T-F 8:30-7:30 Sat 10-5
Where: 510 Fifth Avenue (42-43 Streets) Ground Floor Entrance on 43 Street 212.398.2622

Examples of items available at the sale include:
• Handbags originally $498-$995 now on sale for $79-$249.
• Shoes originally $228-$525 now $69-$79.
• Women's full length Shearling coats originally $2,498 now $499.
• Dresses originally $398 now $79.

And for men:
• Leather jackets, originally $998 now $199.
• Luxury shearling outerwear originally $1,998 now $199.
• Shirts originally $198-$228 are now $49.

Now Wearing...

White diamond lace shirt - vintage
Black tank - H&M
Black jersey skirt - Xhileration, Target
Shiny black leggings - Xhileration, Target
Tan loafer flats - Jeffrey Campbell x Shoe Market available at Solestruck
Chunky necklace - Ann Taylor Loft
Bangles - gift from Hong Kong
Ring - no name
Eyeglasses - Alain Milki

dupli-CAUGHT: Urban Outfitters vs. American Apparel

Urban Outfitters has a bit of a reputation for copying others. And is it just me or have they found a way to copy "basics" from American Apparel?

Tribal print leggings
American Apparel, Afrika Printed High-Waist Legging, $34 vs
Urban Outfitters, Silence & Noise Aztec Legging, $32I prefer the print from AA over the one from UO since the distribution of black vs white is more even. Plus, I don't like the semi-geometric patterns on the UO leggings - especially the third and fourth rows.

Faux snakeskin leggings
American Apparel, Shiny Legging in Boa Black, $42 vs
Urban Outfitters, Silence & Noise Python Legging, now $34 (retail $48)I've seen both in real life. The American Apparel ones are thicker with much better seams, but I spotted a pair on $10 clearance at the Urban Outfitters in East Village and caved.

Figure Skater Tunic Dress
American Apparel, Nylon Tricot Figure Skater Dress, $48
Urban Outfitters, Silence & Noise Coated Tunic, $32Urban Outfitters calls it "coated tunic", but the product description reads, "Hit the ice in this figure skating-inspired tunic that is fitted at the bodice and flared at the swingy skirt." When they say figure skating-inspired, do they mean American Apparel-inspired? I'm not saying American Apparel is the creator of this design, but I think it's fair to credit them with the return of 1970's semi-athletic apparel.

Hurray for options! Made in the USA, sweatshop-free or not. It's interesting that Urban Outfitters priced their leggings out to be the same as American Apparels, especially since we all know "Made in China" is cheaper than "Made in Downtown LA".

I'd like to take this opportunity to complain about the decline in quality at Urban Outfitters. Erin recently bought a pair of tights that snagged almost instantly, and I bought a woven belt that was assembled backwards. And a couple weeks ago, my friend Rose tried on a dress. It would have been cute if the straps weren't different lengths! Anyone else notice this?

Now Wearing...

Jacquard Knit Tights - Urban Outfitters
Buckle Boots - Palladiums, just got them in the mail I ordered them off Solestruck.com because they have free shipping that was pretty fast! I love these boots so far!
Eiffel Tower Sweater Dress - Cacharel
Pleated Skirt - Sandro

First Look: Miss Trish of Capri for Target

Miss Trish of Capri for Target is coming to stores and Target.com on April 5th, 2009. Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99. Jewel accents range from sea turtles to lions heads and lady bugs. Although both wedges and flats are offered, I prefer the flats because they look most true to the signature Miss Trish of Capri style.

Look 1

Cork Wedges in Pink with Mini Crystal Turtles $34.99

Wedges in Red Cork with Braided Nautical Rope $34.99

Patent Wedges in Black with Enamel/Crystal Ladybug $34.99 Target.com Only

Gladiator Sandals in Brown with Cabochon and Crystal Turtle $29.99

Metallic Flat Sandal with Lions Head $29.99

Flat Sandals in Red with Large Gold Starfish $29.99

Patent Flat Sandal in Green with Crystal Flower $29.99

Patent Flat Sandal in White with Enamel/Crystal Bee and Flowers $29.99

Flat Sandal in White patent with Resin Fish in Blue $29.99 Target.com Only

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Felix Rey for Target in Stores now!

Arriving: March 29. Departing: June 6. Just Arrived: Felix Rey. Target delivers designer styles at guilt-free prices. Shop Felix Rey for Target from $19.99.

Felix Rey has just hit Target! Lot's of canvas/straw totes with pleather trim that will bring you into summer. Not everything is my personal taste but I like the Checkerboard Canvas Bag the best!